From the time we are born we are affected by all person and thing with which we come in contact. Under ideal circumstances we cultivate a very close relationship with our parents. This relationship forms our views of life, learning,…
Preparing Irises for spring in November
 11/1/2007 I cannot believe it is November already. Doesn’t seem like that long ago summer was just beginning. Now in six short weeks we’ll have old man winter on our doorstep again. My daughter and I were outside today…
Lifting tubers from the frosty ground
 10/31/2007 Today I dug up my cannas and dahlias that were frostbitten over the weekend and I actually did find one begonia bulb that survived the summer. Sadly, only one of my cannas survived it never matured enough to…
My first year of gardening with my baby
 10/30/2007 This year was the first year I was able to earnestly pursue gardening. I’ve been dabbling with perennials and vegetable gardening on and off for the past 15 years. When I was at home with my parents I…
Boxwood and Yew to Hide an Eyesore
Today was a cold, rainy, yucky day. Mom called me early in the morning asking for help planting some boxwood and yew in the backyard. She hopes that in time they will grow to conceal the large natural gas tank…
